BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN : With the consent of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and in reference to a media release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the extension of temporary suspension on cross-border activities dated Nov 29, the PMO announced that the temporary suspension on cross-border activities has been extended by 16 days, from Dec 16 to 31.

The suspension applies to entry of foreign nationals via land and sea ports, including transits through the Sultanate, except for entry and transit travels that have been granted approval by the Government of Brunei Darussalam.

Entry and transits through the Sultanate may only be considered for transit vehicles with transit permits issued by the Government of Brunei Darussalam, provided that the travellers have attained endorsement from their local authorities for their travels

It will be subject to existing entry conditions and procedures, for the following purposes: official government travel; students who are required to attend school; emergency services such as ambulances, police and military; and vaccinated foreign-registered transport operators with cross-country permits issued by the Government of Brunei Darussalam for import deliveries of essential goods.

The suspension also applies to entry and exit-country travels of commuters via land and sea ports for the purpose of work.

The conditions for the consideration of entry and exit travel are subject to review by the Covid-19 Steering Committee from time to time.

  - ANN